Judith Marilyn Maddigan (née Todd; born 3 February 1948), Australian politician, was Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2003 to 2005. She was the member for the seat of Essendon from 1996 to 2010, representing the Labor Party.
Judy Maddigan | |
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Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
In office 25 February 2003 – 20 December 2006 | |
Preceded by | Alex Andrianopoulos |
Succeeded by | Jenny Lindell |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Essendon | |
In office 30 March 1996 – 26 November 2010 | |
Preceded by | Ian Davis |
Succeeded by | Justin Madden |
Personal details | |
Born | Judith Marilyn Todd 3 February 1948 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Labor Party |
Education | Tintern Grammar |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Librarian |
Maddigan was born in Melbourne, and was educated at Tintern Grammar and the University of Melbourne. She was a librarian before entering politics. She was the first woman Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Maddigan, Judith ('Judy') Marilyn". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
External links
edit- Maddigan, Judith (Judy) Marilyn at The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia